The Team

Join a supportive and multidisciplinary Community Mental Health team committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care across the community. Working alongside experienced mental health professionals and community partners, you'll play an important role in supporting individuals, families and carers to achieve positive mental health outcomes.
The Role

As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will provide specialist mental health assessment, treatment and care coordination for a designated client group within the community setting. Working collaboratively with consumers, families, health professionals and community services, you will deliver evidence-based care that supports recovery and promotes wellbeing. You will contribute to a positive team culture, participate in quality improvement activities, support learning and development, and help deliver safe, effective and person-centred mental health services.
You will need

Current knowledge of and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a designated practice area and in line with legal and ethical requirements and the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board (ANMB) National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in mental health nursing including assertive case management, triage, holistic physical and mental health assessment, clinical risk management and crisis intervention within the community setting.
Demonstrated written oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment, communicate effectively with other sectors of mental health services and primary health care providers.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that,



for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary

$80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other advantages if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates

Professional development pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under theCarer Recognition Act ****).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.




Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Community Mental Health Nurse (MHS NW) G3-4 (July ****) CSU.docx

Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Kirsten Barton
Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Adult Community
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Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
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